How to configure Honeywell handhelds WM5 and WM6 for connecting to a wireless network

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Question/Problem How to configure Intermec handhelds WM5 and WM6 for connecting to a wireless network?
This will explain how to configure Intermec handhelds that have WM5, WM6.1 and WM6.5 OS.
CN3/CN4, CK3A/B, CN50 and 70 series wireless configuration procedure
How to connect and Intermec Mobile computer to WiFi.
Configure Funk security client.
Wireless configuration help.
Losing wireless connection.
I am unable to browse the internet when connected to a hotspot.
How to configure wireless settings.
Need help connecting to the WiFi network.
CN3-No longer connects to the wireless network
CK3B- Where do I configure device for WPA2
CN51 WEH- It is not connecting to my network

Resolution Configuring the Intermec handheld for a Network

The Intermec handheld is a versatile mobile computer that can easily be added to the wireless or wired
data collection network. It can be connected to the wireless network using:

802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g radio communications.

Bluetooth communications.
Ethernet communications.
USB and serial communications.

Configuring 802.11 Radio Communications

The handhelds have an 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g radio to transfer data using wireless communications.
This section assumes that the wireless network is set up, including the access points.

To configure 802.11 radio parameters:

1. Tap 'Start' > 'Settings' > the 'Systems' tab > 'Intermec Settings'.
2. Tap 'Communications' > '802.11 Radio' > 'Funk Security' >[Profile #] > 'SSID'.
3. Enter the SSID (network name).
4. If DHCP is not used, tap 'IP Settings' and configure the network settings.
5. Make sure that the handheld is talking to the network and that the network can see the handheld.

Alternative method to configure 802.11 radio parameters for Funk security

1. From the desktop of the unit, click on the 'IConnect' icon in the right corner.
2. Select 'Tools' > 'Wireless Settings'.
3. Click on 'Edit Selected Profile'
4. Enter the SSID in the 'SSID' field
5. Click on the 'Security' tab and select chosen security

Configuring Wireless Security

The configuration provides four types of security for the wireless network:

Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2™)

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
802.1x
WEP
This section explains how to configure wireless security on the handheld.
If it is chosen not to use security, see “Disabling Security” in User's Manual for the handheld being
configured. Honeywell recommends always to implement security.
Either Funk or Microsoft security has to be used to implement the security solution. For details, see the
next section, “Choosing Between Funk and Microsoft Security.”
If WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x, or 802.1x security is used, this section also assumes that the
authentication server and authenticators are properly configured.
Note: The security choice does not depend on the authentication server. For example,if Funk security can
be chosen if Microsoft Active Directory® is selected to issue certificates.

Choosing Between Funk and Microsoft Security

The handheld supports both Funk and Microsoft security. The option chosen depends on the network
security needs.
Selecting a Funk Security Profile
Up to four profiles for Funk security can be defined. Different profiles let the handheld communicate in
different networks without having to change all security settings. For example, it is wanted to set up one
profile for the manufacturing floor and one for the warehouse. By default, the active profile is Profile 1.

To select a Funk security profile:

1. 'Start' > 'Intermec Settings'.

2. Choose 'Communications' > '802.11 Radio' > 'Funk Security'.

Understanding Microsoft and Funk Security

Security Choice Description

Microsoft Microsoft security dynamically selects wireless networks based on preferences. If the handheld
is used primarily to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots, it is recommended to use Microsoft security.

Funk (default) Funk security offers features that are similar to Microsoft security, but Funk also offers
these features:

CCX v4.0 compliance

Support for LEAP and TTLS
Configuration of up to four profiles

If the Handheld is deployed in a static environment that requires a high level of security, Funk security is
thus recommended.
To use Funk security, select a profile. For help, see the next section, “Selecting a Funk Security Profile.”
Note: The Profile Wizard to configure most wireless security settings can be used. To start the Profile
Wizard, tap the iConnect icon ( ) in the lower right corner of the Today screen and select 'Tools' >
'Wireless Settings'.

1. Tap a profile to expand it.

2. (Optional) In the Profile Label text box, enter a meaningful name for the profile.
3. Configure the security settings. For help, see the next sections.
4. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each profile needed to be defined.
5. Select one profile as the active profile by tapping Active Profil and choosing a profile from the
list.
6. Save settings.

Configuring WPA Security With Funk Security

Use these procedures to set WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK security on the
Mobile Computer with Funk security.
To configure WPA-802.1x or WPA2-802.1x with Funk security

1. Make sure the communications and radio parameters on the Mobile Computer are configured.
2. Make sure Funk is selected as the security choice.
3. Go to 'Start' > 'Intermec Settings'.
4. Choose 'Communications' > '802.11 Radio' > 'Funk Security'.

5.
 5. Select the profile to configure.
6. For Association, choose 'WPA' or 'WPA2'. Encryption automatically defaults to 'TKIP' or 'AES',
respectively.
7. For 8021x, choose 'TTLS', 'PEAP', 'EAP-FAST', or 'TLS' and press Enter.

For TTLS or PEAP:

For Prompt for Credentials, choose Enter credentials now.

Tap 'User Name', enter the user name, and press Enter.
Tap 'User Password', enter the password, and press Enter.
For Validate Server Certificate, choose 'Yes' and press Enter.

For TLS:

Load a user and root certificate on the Mobile Computer. For help, see “Loading a Certificate” in
the User Manual for the handheld.
Enter a User Name and Subject Name.
For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes and press Enter.
(Optional) To increase the level of security, enter a Server 1 Common name and a Server 2
Common name.

1. Save the settings and exit Intermec Settings.

To configure WPA or WPA2 with Funk security

1. Make sure the communications and radio parameters on the Mobile Computer are configured.
2. Make sure Funk is selected as security choice.
3. Start 'Intermec Settings'.
4. Choose 'Communications' > '802.11 Radio' > 'Funk Security'.
5. Select the profile to configure.
6. For Association, choose 'WPA' or 'WPA2' and press Enter.
7. For 8021x, choose 'None' and press Enter.
8. For Pre-Shared Key, enter the pre-shared key or passphrase.

The pre-shared key must be a value of 32 hex pairs preceded by 0x for a total of 66 characters. The value
must match the key value on
the access point. The passphrase must be from 8 to 63 characters. After entered a passphrase, the Mobile
Computer internally converts it to a pre-shared key.
This value must match the passphrase on the authenticator.

9. Save the settings and exit Intermec Settings.

Configuring 802.1x Security With Funk Security

1. Make sure the communications and radio parameters on the handheld are configured.
2. Make sure 'Funk' is selected as a security choice.
3. Start 'Intermec Settings'.
4. Choose 'Communications' > '802.11 Radio' > 'Funk Security'.
5. Select the profile to configure.
6. For Association, choose 'Open' and press Enter.
7. For Encryption, choose 'WEP' and press Enter.
8. For Authentication, choose TTLS, PEAP, or TLS and press Enter.

For TTLS or PEAP:

Tap User Name, enter the user name, and press Enter.
Tap Password prompt, choose Enter password now, and press Enter.
Tap User Password, enter the password, and press Enter.
For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes and press Enter.

For TLS:
 Load a user and root certificate on the Mobile Computer. For help, see “Loading a Certificate” in
the User Manual for the handheld.
For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes and press Enter.
Enter a User Name and Subject Name.
(Optional) To increase the level of security, enter a Server 1 Common name and a Server 2
Common name.

10. Save the settings and exit Intermec Settings.

Configuring LEAP Security on the handheld

1. Make sure the communications and radio parameters on the handheld are configured.
2. Make sure Funk is selected as the security choice.
3. Start Intermec Settings.
4. Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
5. Select the profile to configure.
6. For 8021x, choose LEAP and press Enter.
7. For Association, choose Open, WPA, WPA2, or Network EAP and press Enter.
8. Encryption automatically defaults to TKIP if WPA was chosen or AES if WPA2 was the
choice. WEP can be enable and used with Open or Network EAP.
9. For Prompt for Credentials, choose Enter credentials now.
10. Tap 'User Name', enter the user name, and press Enter.
11. Tap 'User Password', enter the password, and press Enter.
12. Save settings and exit Intermec Settings.

Configuring Static WEP Security With Funk Security

1. Make sure the communications and radio parameters on the handheld are configured.
2. Make sure Funk is selected as security choice.
3. Start Intermec Settings.
4. Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
5. Select the profile wanted to configure.
6. For Association, choose Open and press Enter.
7. For Encryption, choose WEP and press Enter.
8. For 8021x, choose None.
9. Define a value for the keys. One can define up to four keys (Key 1 through Key 4).

Enter an ASCII key or a hex key that is either 5 bytes or 13 bytes long depending on the capability of the
radio. Set a 5- byte value for 64-bit WEP or a 13-byte value for 128-bit WEP. Hex keys must be preceded
by 0x and contain 5 or 13 hex pairs.

10. For Transmit key, choose the key to be used for transmitting data.
11. Save settings and exit Intermec Settings.

Selecting Microsoft as the Security Choice

The default security setting is Funk. If wanted to use Microsoft security, must select it as the security
choice. After this it will be prompted to save settings and reset the Mobile Computer for the change to
take effect.
With Microsoft as the security choice, one can configure:

WPA.
802.1x.
Static WEP.

To select Microsoft security as security choice

1. Select Start > Settings > the System tab > Intermec Settings. The Intermec Settings application
appears.
2. Select Communications > 802.11 Radio > Security Choice.
 3. From the Security Choice list, select Microsoft Security and save settings. An alert box appears
telling that must save settings and warm boot the Mobile Computer for the new security choice to
take effect.
4. Tap Yes. The handheld resets and starts with Microsoft Security as the Security Choice.

Configuring WPA Security With Microsoft Security

Use these procedures to set WPA-802.1x and WPA-PSK security on the handheld with Microsoft
security.
To enable WPA-802.1x with Microsoft security

1. Make sure the communications and radio parameters on handheld are configured.
2. Start Intermec Settings.
3. Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4. For Infrastructure Mode, choose Infrastructure.
5. For Network Authentication, choose WPA. Data Encryption automatically defaults to TKIP.
6. For 802.1x Authentication, choose either TLS or PEAP.

For TLS:

Select Properties and tap the Run App button. The Auth. Settings dialog box appears.
Tap the Select button.
Select the certificate from the list and press Enter. The User Logon dialog box appears.
Enter a User Name and Domain and press Enter.

For PEAP:

Select Properties and tap the Run App button. The Auth. Settings box appears.
Select Validate Server and press Enter. When the radio starts to authenticate, the Network
Password dialog box appears.
Enter a User Name and Password and select Save Password.
(Optional) In the Domain field, enter the Active Directory domain associated with the user account
and press Enter.

7. Save the settings and exit Intermec Settings.

To enable WPA-PSK With Microsoft Security

1. Make sure the communications and radio parameters on handheld are configured.
2. Start Intermec Settings.
3. Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4. For Infrastructure Mode, choose Infrastructure.
5. For Network Authentication, choose WPA-PSK. Data Encryption automatically defaults to TKIP.
6. For Pre-Shared Key, enter the pre-shared key or the passphrase.

The pre-shared key must be a value of 32 hex pairs preceded by 0x for a total of 66 characters. The value
must match the key value on the authenticator. The passphrase must be from 8 to 63 characters. After the
passphrase is entered, the Mobile Computer internally converts it to a pre-shared key. This value must
match the passphrase on the authenticator.

7. Save the settings and exit Intermec Settings.

Configuring 802.1x Security With Microsoft Security

1. Make sure the communications and radio parameters on handheld are configured.
2. Start Intermec Settings.
3. Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4. For Infrastructure Mode, choose Infrastructure.
5. For Network Authentication, choose Open.
6. For Data Encryption, choose WEP.
7. For 802.1X Authentication, choose TLS or PEAP.
 For TLS:

Select Properties and tap the Run App button. The Auth. Settings box appears.
Tap the Select button.
Select the certificate from the list and press Enter. The User Logon dialog box appears.
Enter a User Name and a Domain. and press Enter.

For PEAP:

Select Properties and tap the Run App button. The Auth. Settings box appears.
Select Validate Server and press Enter. When the radio starts to authenticate, the Network
Password dialog box appears.
Enter a User Name and Password and select Save Password.
(Optional) In the Domain field, enter the domain and press Enter.

1. For Network Key Setting, choose Automatic.

2. Save the settings and exit Intermec Settings.

Configuring Static WEP Security With Microsoft Security

1. Make sure the communications and radio parameters on handheld are configured.
2. Start Intermec Settings.
3. Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4. For Network Authentication, choose Open.
5. For Data Encryption, choose WEP.
6. For Network Key Setting, choose Enter Key and Index.
7. For Network Key Value, enter an ASCII key or a hex key that is either 5 bytes or 13 bytes long
depending on the capability of the radio.
8. Set a 5-byte value for 64-bit WEP or a 13-byte value for 128-bit WEP. Hex keys must be preceded
by 0x and contain 5 or 13 hex pairs. For Network Key Index, select the key to use for data
transmission.
9. Save the settings and exit Intermec Settings.

Applies To

Mobility Hardware: CK3x(xx), CK6x(xx), CN3(x), CN4(x), CN5x, Cx7x.

Operating Systems: Windows Mobile 5, WINDOWS Mobile 6, Windows Mobile 6.1, Windows
Mobile 6.5

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Created Date 1/16/2017 11:25 PM

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